The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A new Marshall plan
Is it time for Keith Marshall to get more carries? That has been the assertion of several fans lately. And Georgia coach Mark Richt does not disagree.
At least that’s what he told an in-person guest who inquired about it as Richt conducted his radio call-in show Monday.
“I think you’re right, we need to get him the ball a little bit more than we have been,” Richt said.
Marshall, a 5-foot-11, 212-pound junior, has played in every game this season, including the Florida game Saturday. However, his work has been extremely limited throughout.
The one-time star got four touches — three rushes and one reception — against the Gators and finished with 22 total yards. Trouble was, all his opportunities came on one offensive series in the second half against Florida. After the Bulldogs faced fourth down and then failed to convert with a fake punt in the third quarter, Marshall left the game, never to return.
Since having 10 carries for 73 yards and scoring two touchdowns against Louisiana-Monroe in the season opener, Marshall has averaged 3.7 carries in the seven games since. Expect more going forward.
“Yeah, I’ve seen him improve basically weekly,” Richt said Tuesday. “I think he’s in a good position to get more totes. That would be my guess going into this week.”